Alyssa Thomas Event Planning & Design

l professional and put my husband, family and I completely at ease during our wedding day which is priceless. She handled every detail to a T, ones we would have never had on a radar. She is well connected in the industry and has wonderful working relationships with vendors which is a huge bonus. No matter what your needs are - you are in great hands with Alyssa! Thank you, Alyssa!

eing there the entire time. She helped us plan the ins and outs of our wedding, including the design, contacting multiple different vendors, budget management, and consistent meetings to ensure that everything was on track. The day of our wedding could not have been more perfect. Alyssa was up early, making sure everything was set and she was able to handle last minute emergencies without a hiccup. We received so many compliments from our guests at the end of the night of how well the wedding went and how great of a job Alyssa did. Groom - From a grooms perspective, I was so grateful for Alyssa. I wanted to be a part of the experience (especially to make sure the wife-to-be wasn't overloaded) and Alyssa included me in every piece of it. She included me on communications and kept me up-to-date on everything going on. She allowed both my wife and I to focus on more of the 'us' details and I couldn't be more happy. We would absolutely recommend Alyssa's service to anyone needing a planner. She was able to help a couple across the entire country make their wedding the best day possible. We couldn't be more thankful!

with! Alyssa approaches every event with thoughtfulness and intentionality. Her designs and ideas are creative and fresh, while also being accessible and attainable. Most importantly, though, is Alyssa's kindness. She is one of the sweetest humans I have ever met, and working with her is always a joy! If I were planning my wedding now, Alyssa would be at the top of my list for wedding planners!

how much I would benefit from some additional assistance. Alyssa stepped in and immediately took so much of the burden off of me in the final months of planning. She communicated timely with all of my vendors to ensure that everything was ready to go on our wedding day. Alyssa is detail-oriented, thoughtful and extremely organized. I felt completely at ease having her in control of making sure the day went smoothly. She kept us on time and make sure we were feeling great the whole day. I am a very organized person myself, but having Alyssa on top of everything allowed me to relax and enjoy every minute. I couldn't recommend her enough and hiring her was completely worth the investment.

e it was no longer fun. Alyssa stepped in around the 2-month mark for us, and we were so glad to have her help in finalizing all the little details and making sure our day ran smoothly. We were planning our wedding in Pittsburgh from Texas, and it was so great to have someone local to help us finalize everything. Also, she had a lot of insight as a professional event planner that I, who has never planned anything like this before, did not have. It was helpful to have her think of things that nobody else would have! I cannot imagine how much more stressed I would have been without her help in the last few months, and I know there were plenty of random things that came up day-of that she took care of without me even knowing about until after the fact. We are so grateful for everything she & her team did and would recommend her to anyone!

t would normally stress any bride out but I wasn't worried about a thing. I knew Alyssa was taking care of everything! Alyssa was always there to talk throughout all of the wedding planning. Alyssa made all the final stages in the planning process so much easier because she thought of all the things I wouldn't have thought of. I really can't thank her enough. You will not regret having her part of your day!

o work with, responsive, and creative. I’ve already recommended her to friends getting married this/next year. If you want your big day to go smoothly you should definitely hire Alyssa!

to be done for an efficient event setup and seamless breakdown. As a fellow vendor on her team, we appreciated her attentiveness and ability to keep the group informed yet relaxed and positive! We would recommend Alyssa to anyone looking for a planner with an eye for beautiful design as well as the expertise to execute an event flawlessly!

sm were some of the most impressive pieces about her services. She managed my vendors and my complicated family with ease and grace. She understood my vision from day 1 and worked gracefully to make it a reality. She is an absolute joy to work with and someone you'll want to spend time with even after your wedding is over. I wish there were more stars to give, because this girl deserves them all.

oup photos, which was incredibly nice from a photographer's stand point. Would recommend Alyssa to anyone and everyone!

working with her at another event. You can't go wrong here!

ned my gorgeous Kate Spade themed bridal shower as well as a bachelorette party in Nashville, TN. Consultation was effortless and Alyssa was quick to respond with thoughtful suggestions and options.

ial brainstorming session through the completion of the event (from check-in emails to a wedding day note/card, etc) -Was a great partner for our vendors! Photographer and venue managers raved about what a great event planner she is! -Cool, calm, and collected on our wedding day. She never showed a sign of stress despite some last-minute curve balls as well as an unexpected, serious guest emergency -Organized and meticulously dialed. Knows how to communicate with every person involved from family to vendors -Methodical & thorough in her planning and subsequent execution, carefully considering multiple scenarios. Alyssa saw everything through to completion, including wrapping up at the venue long after guests have left -Took the time to work with wedding newcomers like us via phone and Skype conversations solve challenges, while answering every email in a timely manner In summary, we would absolutely recommend Alyssa for any of your event needs!

a even took into account the wind and humidity and jumped in to help with hair and makeup to help ensure the bride and bridal party looked perfect! I feel like there was nothing she couldn’t do that day! She has a heart of gold and a vision for wedding planning that is impeccable!

day, she went above and beyond her clients. Speaking from a venue standpoint, it was fantastic having her here. She knew her clients so well and was able to step in and make gametime decisions quickly and appropriately. I look forward to the next time I have the opportunity to work with Alyssa!!

talented, fun, and very kind. Her passion for coordinating and planning was evident in everything she did for us. She is organized and thorough. When I met with her initially, I knew she would do an amazing job in helping me plan my wedding so I hired her and it made all the difference on my big day. When my wedding day arrived, we had a few curve balls as every wedding does, but she never missed a beat. My family and friends complimented our wedding for being fun, relaxing, and smooth from one event to the next and that was simply because of Alyssa.

ized and everybody on schedule. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, which made us more focused on the actually meaning of the day, to celebrate our love with our family and friends. She’s simply the best!

as that are cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. Some ladies just have a touch, and Alyssa is one of them. You can count on her, trust her and feel comfortable asking Alyssa pretty much anything. If you are wanting a stress free wedding that is full of fun and laughter, she is your girl. Alyssa's bubbly personality and beautiful coordinating skills make her a recipe for success!

than I had imagined. Our wedding really was perfect, and I can’t imagine what it would have been like without her. Throughout the entire process, we were constantly impressed by how she managed to be incredibly kind and accommodating, but also pragmatic and efficient. From our first conversation with her, it was obvious that she had a can-do attitude and paid close personal attention to her clients. She was very flexible on her level of involvement and was happy to tailor a contract specifically to our needs, in stark contrast to other wedding planners we talked to who were strictly full-service or day-of only. We had already selected a venue, and it was agreed that we would take the lead on finding a DJ and photographer, but beyond that, Alyssa was involved in every other aspect, including coordinating with the venue and all of the vendors as the day approached. I gave her bits and pieces of elements I liked and she came back to us with stationary options, furniture ideas and vendor quotes and contracts. During an early meeting I gave her a scrap of paper torn from a magazine with an arrangement I liked and she came back with a floral design that intermixed that arrangement with candles and other florals for our table centerpieces. For all of the details, she really understood and adapted to our taste and aesthetic preferences, even though they were different than previous weddings she had done. Whenever we talked with Alyssa, we felt like ours was the only wedding she was planning - that we had her complete, undivided attention. We appreciated this the most even in her small acts, like her thoughtful suggestion of using Romanian ceramic dishes as our guest favors (part of our family heritage) and finding an Etsy shop in France that would sell them in bulk. There were so many moments like this where she demonstrated her willingness to go above and beyond to make our wedding amazing. When we forgot to give her pens to go with our guest book on the wedding day, they magically appeared at the venue - it wasn’t until later that we realized that she had brought her own pens so that we would have one less thing to worry about. Needless to say, she ran the wedding day subtly and perfectly. Behind the scenes, she made sure that every detail was in place so that we could focus entirely on our family, friends, and each other. At the end of everything, we are happy to say that we consider Alyssa more than our wedding planner, but a friend (and a bit of a wedding magician).

nization, and incredible eye for detail, I can honestly say that our vision came to reality! We opted to have our wedding reception at my parents home (talk about crazy) and Alyssa was up for the challenge! She worked so hard that day keeping us up-to-date on the days events, coordinating vendors, helping set up the gift table, and even helped tidy up late into the night! This girl is incredible!

definitely questioned a lot of my decisions, but she was there for me not only as a wedding planner but as a friend and I really appreciate that. She made the wedding planning process easy and fun! On our wedding day, I had absolutely nothing to worry about and was able to fully enjoy the day. She kept everything organized, on time and most importantly on budget. Alyssa is worth every single penny and will make your planning process so much easier. Alyssa was the best wedding decision we made and I will truly miss working with her!

ay of our wedding she went above and beyond to pick things up, set up, check in and make sure every detail ran smoothly. She coordinated everyone and made sure we stayed on time and we would hire her a million times over!

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e make a budget for my floral arrangements and decor. She directed me to different websites and stores she uses for various fonts and decor, which I would not have been able to find on my own. I'm excited to use her Pinterest board, websites, and ideas for my wedding next year!

yssa worked with me and offered suggestions and used her past experiences with what works best to help guide us. She was also always so quick to respond whenever I had questions. Alyssa also helped make our wedding week so much less stressful. She helped me keep things organized and helped me to remember all the things I needed. The day of the wedding she was in the background helping our entire vision come to life...which it did PERFECTLY. We honestly could not have been more blessed to have Alyssa help us through the entire process and I would recommend her to anyone for any event planning!

insanely smart as well! She is the exact person I would want behind the scenes at my wedding. Her attention to detail is matched by no one, and her ability to see your wedding vision and execute it to perfection is something you don't see every day. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who is getting married in Maryland!